In Brief:
The findings of this meta-analysis demonstrate that mind-body exercise positively influences bone mineral density, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and fatigue among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.Overall, this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of mind-body exercise interventions for improving bone mineral density and menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women shows that mind-body exercise has a positive impact on bone mineral density, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and fatigue in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Doctors can promote mind-body practice as an excellent non-drug treatment for managing menopausal symptoms.
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